Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 vs. MacBook Air 13” 2015: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 and MacBook Air 13” 2015 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2015.
2017 vs. 2015
Intel Core i7-7600U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 has a 22% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2015. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2015. It supports up to 1866MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 weighed 2.49 pounds, 16% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2015.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Pound | 2.49 lbs. | 2.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.13 kg | 1.34 kg |
MacBook Air 13” 2015 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of MacBook Air 13” 2015 over Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5.
Prices
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Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Released | 2017 | 2015 |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Dimensions | 12.73” x 8.54” x 0.62” (323.5 x 217.1 x 15.95 mm) Width: 12.73” (323.5 mm) Depth: 8.54” (217.1 mm) Height: 0.62” (15.95 mm) | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg) | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
Colors | Black Silver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Size | 14 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Memory |
| 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
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Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Size |
| 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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| Shipped with macOS Sierra |
Built-in Apps | - | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders iTunes iBooks App Store |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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Warranty | - | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775. |
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Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 | MacBook Air 13” 2015 |
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